kicker

Example Sentences

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The kicker, which Calder admits in hindsight is a colossal red flag: He had to pay $12,132 to make the change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Smith's running ability is clear, but he is an underrated kicker out of hand, finding his wings with well-weighted bombs, and a brave tackler.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

As a kicker, the first estimate of fourth quarter GDP was also light of expectations, with growth prospects trimmed by the government shutdown and persistent trade deficits.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

That definitely wasn’t cool, but to him I was the kicker, the twist, the hype, but I’m telling you, Stan was the real deal.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx